Paula & Mitch Simborg
Bride & Groom - Bride & Groom
"Russell
I just wanted to tell you how absolutely wonderful it was working with you and your band! You were such a pleasure—so easy to communicate with, always responsive by phone and email, and just a joy throughout the whole process.
And oh my gosh…the wedding! You and your band completely blew the roof off. The dance floor was packed all night—no one wanted to stop! Everyone was incredible, and I can’t tell you how many people have reached out to say how much fun they had and how amazing the music was.
Thank you for helping make our wedding such a beautiful success and a night I’ll never forget.
Warmly,
Paula & Mitch"
Melissa Rogers
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce - Director of Events
We hired The Grady Experience for our annual corporate gala in Chicago, and they completely exceeded expectations. The level of professionalism was outstanding from start to finish, and the talent on stage was unreal. The singers were phenomenal, the musicians were tight, and the energy never dipped once. We had executives, clients, and staff dancing all night — and weeks later people are still talking about how incredible the band was. The videos don’t even come close to capturing how fantastic they are live.
David Kim
McDonald’s Global HQ (Chicago) - Sr Event Planner
As an event planner, I’m very selective about entertainment, and The Grady Experience is now at the top of my list. They delivered a polished, high-energy performance that felt truly world-class. Every singer and musician brought excellence, and the crowd stayed on the dance floor the entire night. Multiple guests told me it was the best band they’d ever seen at a corporate event. Watching their videos is one thing — seeing them live is something completely different.
Lauren Patterson
CBRE Chicago - Marketing Director
Russell — thank you again for such a memorable evening. The talent on your stage is truly special. The singers were phenomenal, the musicians were incredible, and the vibe was perfect from start to finish. Our clients are still raving about the band. I always tell people now — the videos are great, but they don’t come close to how fantastic you are live.
Rachel Stein
Deloitte Chicago - Events Lead
Russell, I can’t thank you enough for such a great night. You and your band were polished, professional, and so much fun. The singers absolutely commanded the room, and the dance floor never cleared. Even weeks later, people are still talking about how incredible the band was. Your live performance truly speaks for itself.